Baba Ganoush. Sounds bouncy doesn't it? I mean, without knowing what it means, one's brain might immediately form the image of a person bouncing on a diving board over a large tub of goulash (ganoush, goulash...they could be easily confused) and yelling "Baba Ganoooouuush!" right before they spring in head first. No? That wasn't the mental image that came to your mind? Anywho now that I have you smiling, let's get down to the good stuff. No Baba Ganoush is not the word calle

What's better than a delicious meal at your favorite restaurant? A delicious meal at your favorite restaurant starring the freshest local ingredients from central Illinois farmers, that's what! When you dine out for local flavors, you not only get to savor the flavors of Illinois, but you get to show your support for small farmers, sustainable farming, and local businesses. When you buy local, you exercise your power to change our food system and create a world where land, an

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by dining out at not one but four fabulous downtown dining establishments. Enjoy a four course meal with one course at each of the following restaurants: Driftwood Cocktails and Eatery, Terra Andes, Augie’s Front Burner and Maldaner’s Restaurant. Dinner begins at 5:00 p.m. and tickets cost just $45. All proceeds benefit the Illinois Farmers Market Association. Register Here Join the Facebook Event Page for updates and sneak peaks regardi

If it were possible to claim the title of master pickler, Chef Ryan Lewis of Driftwood Cocktail and Eatery would surely be a front-runner. Not only is pickling a fantastic way to preserve the flavors of in-season veggies, but it's also a great way to spice things up in the kitchen and bring a new twist to some of your favorite veggies. Pickling can even shed new light on veggies that you've had before and thoughy you didn't like. Pickled beets are a perfect example. If you've

Garden to Plate Cooking Class Chatham Public Library 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Presented by Illinois Stewardship Alliance in partnership with Chatham Public Library and Copper Pot Cooking Studio Free- registration required Summertime means super fresh fruits and vegetables! Whether you are growing them in your garden or shopping at the local farmers market, there is an abundance of fresh, local food to get your family cooking. Join Illinois Stewardship Alliance and Copper Pot Cooking

Springfield Sunday, August 2 Local Gift Basket Giveaway Food Fantasies at 1512 W. Wabash Ave. Drawing at 12 p.m. We are filling a gift basket with locally made items to give away to a lucky winner to help promote local vendors, some of which are participants in the farmers market! Enter to win anytime August 2 - 8! Crop Mob at Choice Roots Farm 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Presented by Choice Roots in partnership with Illinois Stewardship Alliance and Lincoln Land Community College Free-

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One way that you can celebrate National Farmers Market Week is by joining Illinois Farmers Market Association for Paint Nite at Arlington's on Wednesday, August 5th. Get creative for a great cause! Proceeds benefit the Illinois Farmers Market Association. Where: Arlington’s Restaurant – Springfield, IL When: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 7-9 pm Why: Because IFMA is helping to support and grow farmers markets in Illinois!! How: Register Here - space is limited, so do

Celebrate the Kick-off of National Farmers Market Week on Sunday, August 2nd, by being a farmer for a day at Choice Roots Farm in Sherman. What is a Crop Mob? A Crop Mob is a large mob of people who rally together for one day to help out a small farmer. Farming can be labor intensive, and at this time of year, a few extra hands on deck can mean a world of difference. For this Crop Mob we'll be helping out Farmer Kyle, a beginning farmer in Sherman, IL, just outside of Spring

What's better than a delicious meal at your favorite restaurant? A delicious meal at your favorite restaurant starring the freshest local ingredients from central Illinois farmers, that's what! When you dine out for local flavors, you not only get to savor the flavors of Illinois, but you get to show your support for small farmers, sustainable farming, and local businesses. When you buy local, you exercise your power to change our food system and create a world where land, an